Import/export HS code 73045110: High-carbon alloy steel tubes
Alloy steel tubes with specific carbon and chromium content, used for high-strength applications
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 753,540 |
| Canada | 400,511 |
| France | 128,521 |
| Norway | 96,759 |
| United States | 48,504 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 477,450 | 276,090 | -201,360 |
| Canada | 126,915 | 273,596 | +146,681 |
| France | 128,521 | 0 | -128,521 |
| Norway | 96,759 | 0 | -96,759 |
| United States | 28,069 | 20,435 | -7,634 |
| India | 25,491 | 0 | -25,491 |
| Netherlands | 20,008 | 1,759 | -18,249 |
| Germany | 9,606 | 5,678 | -3,928 |
| Japan | 0 | 9,767 | +9,767 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 773,548 |
| Canada | 400,511 |
| Germany | 140,303 |
| Norway | 93,563 |
| United States | 50,263 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 497,458 | 276,090 | -221,368 |
| Canada | 126,915 | 273,596 | +146,681 |
| Germany | 134,625 | 5,678 | -128,947 |
| Norway | 93,563 | 0 | -93,563 |
| United States | 28,069 | 22,194 | -5,875 |
| India | 25,491 | 0 | -25,491 |
| Japan | 0 | 9,767 | +9,767 |
| France | 3,221 | 0 | -3,221 |
| Croatia | 2,597 | 0 | -2,597 |
| Italy | 880 | 0 | -880 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 922,651 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 522,291 |
| Air transport | 52,886 |
| Road transport | 2,316 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 613,562 | 309,089 | -304,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 264,490 | 257,801 | -6,689 |
| Air transport | 32,451 | 20,435 | -12,016 |
| Road transport | 2,316 | 0 | -2,316 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 773,548 |
| Liverpool Docks | 273,596 |
| Southampton | 126,915 |
| Middlesbrough | 93,563 |
| Dover | 88,861 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 497,458 | 276,090 | -221,368 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 273,596 | +273,596 |
| Southampton | 126,915 | 0 | -126,915 |
| Middlesbrough | 93,563 | 0 | -93,563 |
| Dover | 88,861 | 0 | -88,861 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,844 | 20,435 | -3,409 |
| Killingholme | 38,755 | 0 | -38,755 |
| London | 25,491 | 0 | -25,491 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 11,526 | +11,526 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,009 | 0 | -7,009 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Bahrain | 124,329 |
| United States | 103,712 |
| Germany | 63,040 |
| Poland | 45,323 |
| Norway | 31,223 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | 124,329 | 0 | -124,329 |
| United States | 98,592 | 5,120 | -93,472 |
| Germany | 25,245 | 37,795 | +12,550 |
| Poland | 45,323 | 0 | -45,323 |
| Norway | 27,497 | 3,726 | -23,771 |
| Finland | 27,220 | 0 | -27,220 |
| Austria | 13,406 | 0 | -13,406 |
| Denmark | 7,889 | 0 | -7,889 |
| Belgium | 7,375 | 0 | -7,375 |
| Japan | 7,033 | 0 | -7,033 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 229,821 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 162,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,103 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 224,701 | 5,120 | -219,581 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 121,456 | 41,521 | -79,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,103 | 0 | -87,103 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 165,077 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,974 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,967 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,244 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 159,957 | 5,120 | -154,837 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 95,179 | 37,795 | -57,384 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,967 | 0 | -59,967 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,606 | 0 | -59,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,518 | 3,726 | -34,792 |
| Hull | 10,848 | 0 | -10,848 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,777 | 0 | -4,777 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,372 | 0 | -3,372 |
| Tyne | 1,036 | 0 | -1,036 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73045110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel tubes with specific carbon and chromium content, used for high-strength applications